Anyone doing 9-month MSN at Univ of Phoenix?

[Sunflower3]

Hi all,

The contact person I've been talking to at U of P says their 18-month program (MSN Nurse Educator) can be done in 9 months by taking 2 courses in each session. Has anyone taken more than one U of P course at a time? I recently finished my BSN online, taking 2-3 courses at a time, finished after 14 months, worked part-time. My goal is to do a post-masters for FNP, so I'm looking at all options. I just want to be an NP, and be able to teach at the university level also. And it would be nice to shave a little time off of the traditional time frame (usually 2.5 years) to obtain FNP. Any thoughts are appreciated!

Thanks,

UnitRN01

[MCCLRE1]

I am currently enrolled in the MSN Education program. I actually thought about taking 2 courses in order to complete the program in a shorter time frame; however, the graduate program is very intense. the difference at the graduate level is that you are expected to make nothing less than a B. Only one C is allowed and if a second C is made you will be dropped from the program. There is significant stress to maintain GPA, work fulltime and still maintain family and personal obligations. I am uncertain if I will pursue this option because my GPA is very important to me and I desire to get the full benefit of the this educational experience and not feel rushed to complete it. All good things come in time..Just my opinion.:)

[experiencedrn]

Hi,

I am not in the UofP program but I am in the dual degree program at GCU. I am taking two classes at the same time and although it is tough it is well worth it. I will be graduating in May of 08 16 months after I started the program. I will have my MSNL and MBA. So it can be done it just depends on where you are in your life and what you can sacrifice to get it done.

Best of Luck you will enjoy the program

[MCCLRE1]

Definitely depends on where you are in life...Considering I am a single, divorced mother of 3, and juggling school and work responsibilities at this time..Taking 1 graduate course at a time is sufficient. If I were single and had no kids then I would go full steam ahead which would mean completing the program in as short a time frame as possible. I however can't afford to give up FT employment..I need the cash flow to my household to continue to maintain the bills. If the individual who initiated this post is in a position to SACRIFICE.. Go for it...I have before..but the requirements for my family were less significant..

[experiencedrn]

MCCLRE1,

In areance, like I said in my previouse post, it depends where you are in life. Fourtunatly there are many choices to help with what ever path is choosen.